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Ground Work 2021: Ideal Growing Conditions for North Dakota Soybeans
While some areas of the U.S., including my state, are way too dry, other areas of the country are way too wet. But in my…
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Ground Work 2021: Mississippi River Levels, Rain Impact Illinois Soybeans
What a difference a week makes. During the week of June 21, the Mississippi River dropped as low as 3 m, or 10 feet, and…
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Ground Work 2021: Planting Double-Crop Soybeans in Kentucky
We had a short break of a couple weeks at the beginning of June before we were busy in the field again. We started winter…
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Ground Work 2021: Moisture Dictating Iowa Soybean Growth
The weather has been extremely dry in our area of Iowa, and that has slowed crop growth. Both our soybeans and corn are now growing…
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Ground Work 2021: Sustainable Practices Making a Difference in Michigan Fields
We are enjoying a break from work now that the crops are planted and we’ve done what we can to provide an environment for them…
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Ground Work 2021: Controlling Weeds in Illinois
After rain delays through much of May, I finished planting soybeans on June 5. I am still amazed at how quickly we can get caught…